Join Athebio
Athebio, founded in 2019 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, is a biotech company with a strong background in biotherapeutics. We specialize in drug discovery and engineering, leveraging our Athebody® technology platform for novel biotherapeutic approaches. Our focus includes targeted delivery (LNP, AAV) and radio-therapies in collaboration with leading biotech and pharma companies.
Innovate with Us
We're looking for passionate innovators excited about antibody discovery and protein engineering.
Your Role
- Drive Innovation: Propel our Athebody® technology platform forward, continuously optimizing and integrating cutting-edge methods.
- Senior leadership team: Impact the organization and have a high level of visibility by working closely with the senior leadership.
- Lead the Team: Guide our discovery team, manage selection campaigns, and oversee stakeholders while maintaining a broad perspective.
- Ensure Excellence: Uphold rigorous standards in experiments and ensure timely delivery to partners.
- Master Data: Analyze and interpret data, summarize key messages, and present them to the team, management and external partner.
- Expand Knowledge: Continuously enhance your scientific and technical expertise.
What You Bring
- Ph.D. in biochemistry/molecular biology (or equivalent education).
- At least 5 years of drug discovery lab experience in the industry, with expertise in biotherapeutic discovery processes and proven track of delivery of clinical candidates.
- Hands-on experience with in vitro selection and screening of binding proteins (ribosome display, phage display, yeast display etc.).
- Strong understanding of molecular biology methodologies and enthusiasm for introducing new ideas.
- Experience leading a diverse team in a matrix organization.
- Goal-oriented, independent, and pragmatic approach.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving attitude.
- Team player with proactive communication skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
What We Offer
- An exciting opportunity to grow professionally and personally within a small biotech.
- The opportunity to actively contribute and impact the company's development.
- Learning from world-leading experts in DARPin technology.
- A collaborative environment with multifaceted activities.
- A competitive compensation package and flexible working model
- Joint team activities like sports, game nights, excursions, and more.
Our Location
Join us at our state-of-the-art facility located in the Bio–Technopark in Schlieren, Zurich.
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Please note that Athebio has partnered with Haybury, an external Search firm, to manage the application process for this position. All applications will be reviewed by Haybury, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly by their team.